The youngsters recovered from 1-0 down to equalise through Embleton’s inch-perfect curling effort with just over 10 minutes go, and then scored a last-gasp winner through striker Andrew Nelson.

It means they have beaten Man Utd and Liverpool in the space of a week, and they are unbeaten in the under-18s Premier League since November.

Their only blip has been a disappointing 4-1 loss to Norwich in the FA Youth Cup a fortnight ago.

Elliott Dickman’s side fell behind to a strike from Toni Gomes after only 12 minutes, but fought back valiantly in the second half.

Penalties. Sunderland AFC V Newcastle United FC FA Youth Cup Round

Embleton’s sublime free-kick pulled Sunderland level, and with near enough the last kick of the game Andrew Nelson broke the offside trap and, after his initial shot was saved, scored on the rebound to give his side all three points.

A win for Liverpool would have moved them to the top of U18s Premier League north division ahead of Man City, but they stay in second place.

Sunderland are fifth, 12 points behind the leaders with three games in hand.

Their next game is against fourth-placed Blackburn on Tuesday, who they will overtake if they collect all three points.